AN investigation has launched into a motorhome fire at a coastal village.

The vehicle was parked near Mawbray between Allerby and Silloth while the fire took hold between 4.45pm and 5pm on Tuesday.

Police are hoping to determine what caused the fire, and have launched an appeal for anyone who saw what happened to come forward.

Those with any information should contact PC 2595 Mclean on 101, quoting log 177 of December 3.

Details can also be sent to email 101@cumbria.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.